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Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico a realizar un estudio sobre la necesidad y viabilidad de realizar un ensanchamiento de carretera desde el Km. 7.6 al Km. 7.8 de la Carretera PR-670, intersección con la PR-137 del término jurisdiccional del municipio de Vega Baja; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Directs DTOP and ACT to conduct a feasibility study on widening PR-670 segment Km 7.6–7.8 at the PR-137 intersection in Vega Baja

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Bill Summary · RCC 96

RCC 96 — Summary

Title (original): Para ordenar al Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas y a la Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico a realizar un estudio sobre la necesidad y viabilidad de realizar un ensanchamiento de carretera desde el Km. 7.6 al Km. 7.8 de la Carretera PR-670, intersección con la PR-137 del término jurisdiccional del municipio de Vega Baja; y para otros fines relacionados.

Status and version (brief): Resolution introduced March 31, 2025. First reading and referred to committees on April 3, 2025. Radicado March 31, 2025. Classified as a resolution and currently pending in committee.

Purpose and intent

  • Commission the study to determine the need and viability of widening a specific road segment: PR-670 from kilometer 7.6 to 7.8, at its intersection with PR-137, within Vega Baja.
  • The resolution asks the Department of Transportation and Public Works (Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas, DTOP) and the Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación del Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico, ACT) to carry out the study.
  • “Para otros fines relacionados” indicates additional related objectives or considerations may be addressed within the study or accompanying findings.

Key provisions

  • Direction to conduct a feasibility and needs assessment of widening PR-670 segment Km 7.6–Km 7.8, at the PR-137 intersection.
  • Involvement of two government agencies: DTOP and the Highways and Transportation Authority, for joint study administration.
  • The bill represents a formal, non-binding directive to study potential infrastructure expansion and related impacts.

Agencies and scope

  • Agencies: DTOP and the Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT).
  • Scope implied: evaluate need (traffic demand, safety, mobility), viability (engineering feasibility, environmental considerations, cost estimates), and alignment with planning priorities, at least for the specified road segment.
  • The text provided does not specify a timeline or reporting deadline within the bill itself.

Affected parties and impact

  • Local area: Residents, commuters, and businesses in Vega Baja that rely on PR-670 and PR-137.
  • Government and planning: Sets the groundwork for potential future widening projects and aligns with transportation planning processes.
  • Note: As a resolution, this measure requests study activity rather than authorizing funding or implementing construction.

Procedural timeline and status

  • Introduced: March 31, 2025.
  • Radicado: March 31, 2025.
  • First Reading: April 3, 2025.
  • Referenced to committees: April 3, 2025.
  • Current status: Pending in committee; subject to further review, testimony, and amendments before any potential advancement or enactment.

Potential next steps

  • Committee hearings to obtain technical input from DTOP, ACT, local stakeholders, and traffic and safety experts.
  • Possible refinement of scope, timeline, and any associated costs or funding considerations in committee.
  • If advances, future legislative actions could adopt additional directives or authorize resources for the study or subsequent widening projects.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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